The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is much more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. The Aorus 17H is a high-performance gaming laptop with a large 17-inch screen, superior graphics, and a very high refresh rate, which will be excellent for gaming and resource-intensive tasks but comes at the cost of battery life and portability due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the IdeaPad Pro 5i is more affordable, offers better battery life and portability with a lighter and thinner design, making it suitable for general use and work on the go. It still performs well for engineering and 3D tasks but not as powerfully as the Aorus 17H. If you prioritize gaming or demanding applications and can accommodate less mobility, choose the Aorus. For daily use, mobility, and a balance of cost and performance, the IdeaPad Pro 5i is a favorable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H outperforms in gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which comes with a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower refresh rate. Despite having a better GPU and refresh rate, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is less portable due to its larger size and weight, whereas the Lenovo has a higher-resolution screen and is lighter, enhancing its portability for on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i excel with sharp, bright displays that make everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming a pleasure. When it comes to engineering and design, they both offer a wide range of colors, ensuring that professionals can work with accurate hues and tones necessary for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid and responsive visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a larger storage capacity and a more powerful graphics card, making it better suited for heavy-duty tasks and some gaming, but it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which offers higher screen resolution and quality for sharp visuals and is lighter, enhancing its portability despite having less storage capacity.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and high-performance Intel i7-13700H CPU, complemented by a large screen with good color coverage, making it ideal for intensive tasks. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i also sports the same CPU, its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, higher-resolution display, and lighter weight make it a strong contender for design work, offering a balance between performance and portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Gigabyte Aorus 17H both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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